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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2007 🢒 Montana SV6 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering 🢒 Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight forward position, support it from movement, and remove the key from the ignition.
  2. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement.
  3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
  4. Remove the washer solvent container. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement.

    5. Object Number: 1831787 Size: SH
  5. Remove the drive belt idler pulley bolt and the pulley.

    6. Object Number: 1831794 Size: SH
  6. Remove the 3 bolts and the engine lift bracket.
  7. Remove the power steering pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement.

    8. Object Number: 1831815 Size: SH
  8. Remove the power steering pump and gear inlet pipe/hoses routing clip nut at the generator.

    9. Separate the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose from the routing clip.

  9. Position a drain pan under the power steering pump and the power steering gear.

    10. Object Number: 1775144 Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose fitting from the power steering pump. Discard the O-ring seal
  11. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

    12. Object Number: 1831763 Size: SH

    Caution: Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear and/or intermediate shaft. This damage can cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.

  12. Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt and separate the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
  13. Place a jack stand at the rear of the cradle support.
  14. Remove the 2 rear cradle support bolts.
  15. Using the jack stand, lower the rear of the cradle support for clearance.

    16. Object Number: 1831765 Size: SH
  16. Remove the 2 power steering gear heat shield bolts and the shield.

    17. Object Number: 1831822 Size: SH
  17. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose fitting from the steering gear. Discard the O-ring seal.
  18. Remove the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose to the vehicle.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1831822 Size: SH
  2. Using a new O-ring seal, connect the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose fitting to the steering gear.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1831765 Size: SH
  3. Position the steering gear heat shield and install the 2 bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the steering gear heat shield bolts to 14 N·m (124 lb in).

  4. Using the jack stand, raise the rear of the cradle support.
  5. Install the 2 rear cradle support bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 165 N·m (122 lb ft).

  6. Remove the jack stand.

    7. Object Number: 1831763 Size: SH
  7. Position the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and install the pinch bolt.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).

  8. Lower the vehicle.

    9. Object Number: 1775144 Size: SH
  9. Using a new O-ring seal, connect the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose fitting to the steering gear.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  10. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.

    11. Object Number: 1831815 Size: SH
  11. Position the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose to the routing clip and install the nut.

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering pipe/hose routing clip nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  12. Install the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement .

    13. Object Number: 1831794 Size: SH
  13. Position the engine lift bracket and install the 3 bolts.

    14. Tighten
    Tighten the engine lift bracket bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1831787 Size: SH
  14. Position the drive belt idler pulley and install the bolt.

    15. Tighten
    Tighten the drive belt idler pulley bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  15. Install the washer solvent container. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement.
  16. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
  17. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement.
  18. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .